Community Trust
Gargunnock Community Trust, like many across Scotland, raise funding, deliver projects, and own assets on behalf of their communities. It owns the Community Centre and Glebe Park, and provides activities that benefit the village as a whole.
Community Council
The Community Council works to represent the views of the community to the Local Authority and has a direct link to Stirling Council. It consists of local residents who volunteer to act on behalf of their area.
Beekeepers
Gargunnock Beekeepers is a small group from the village with an interest in beekeeping and promoting a bee-friendly community.
We care for honey bees at our apiary in Glebe Park.
The local area offers plenty of forage and the bees provide us with plenty of honey in return, which we sell in the Gargunnock Community Shop and at local events. Although we are not able to offer beekeeper training ourselves, please speak to us if you have an interest in getting involved, or if your group/club would like to learn more about honey bees and the life of a beekeeper.
Bite and Blether
We run a cafe in the Community Centre on the first Wednesday of the month (except July and August) from 11am – 2pm.
We provide three kinds of tasty soup, lovely home baking and tea and coffee. All ages are welcome to drop in for a quick bite to eat or to stay for a blether with friends.
We also do take away!
Jill, Barbara, Lorna and Moira
Contact Email Addresses:
Jill Patrick
jillpatrick3@gmail.com
Carse of Stirling Partnership
Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) SCO45398
CoSP is a community-led initiative established in 2012, becoming a registered charity in 2015 to foster collaboration among residents, farmers, landowners, and businesses in the Carse of Stirling area.
Contact Email:
Stuart Ogg, Trustee and secretary
stuartogg54@gmail.com
Telephone: 011715 160751
Address:
West Moss-side, Thornhill, Stirling, FK8 3QJ
Chat/Craft/Create
Chat/Craft/Create is a community group set up to help people get back to socialising after COVID-19, learning new skills and sharing ones we have with each other, to express our creativity and imagination.
These include various crafts, from needle felting, decoupage, and making teddy bears.
Will be on the 1st Sunday of the month from 2pm – 4pm, August to April in the Garden Room of the Community Centre.
Free to attend.
Contact Email:
Annemarie Stewart
westcoastwonder@live.co.uk
Telephone: 077867 381594
Cricket Club
Gargunnock & Kippen Cricket Team are looking for new players to join our merry throng!
If you’ve played before that’s great – but we’re also keen to attract novices or people who fancy just ‘giving it a go’, especially juniors / young people. We have plenty of kit to share and can offer coaching to help get people started. We are an inclusive club & everyone is welcome.
Our historic and picturesque ground is located at Meiklewood (just off the A811 Stirling Rd.) with a practice net, pavilion and natural wicket. We have training and midweek matches scheduled from April – September each year.
Matches start at 6pm on Wednesday evenings and are the 20/20 format – most players will get a shot at batting or bowling, and we usually finish by 8pm’ish (with refreshments afterwards). Lift shares etc. can usually be organised.
The club is looking to attract some new people from the local villages – what better way to enjoy a lovely summer evening than by playing a bit of cricket!
Hope to see you soon & please spread the word.
Contact Email:
guykeating40@yahoo.co.uk
Facebook page:
Cricket Club Facebook
Curling Club
Curling has been part of Gargunnock life since 1794!
Currently we have 30 enthusiastic members, mostly local, of all ages and experience. We play at the Peak in Stirling.
Our own club games are Sundays at 6:00, with District league games midweek.
We also have social nights and an annual pub quiz. New members are always welcome, and we run coaching sessions.
Curling kit is available too. Why not give it a try?
Contact Email:
gargunnockcurlingclub@gmail.com
Flower Show
There has been an annual Show since 1983 (other than covid years) on the last Sunday of August.
The committee also runs a fundraising Quiz Night every March, which is always well attended.
As part of community involvement, half barrels have been gifted to the Village, planted out and maintained by the committee. We also maintain a plot in the Rest Garden and have planted fruit trees, with plans to increase the Rest Garden involvement in due course.
Contact Email:
Anne Christie (Secretary)
Annechristie1958@gmail.com
Telephone: 07977 441108
Football Club
Gala
Gargunnock Gala is a popular village event which we believe started in the 1930’s and takes place in June each year.
Always happy to have new volunteers and committee members. Please get in touch if you can help out on Gala day or with one of the many planning activities that take place beforehand.
Contact Email:
gargunnockgala@gmail.com
Gargunnock Farmers Show
Gargunnock Farmers’ Club is one of the oldest in Scotland. Founded in 1794, its list of secretaries goes back to 1796.
The lean years of the early 1780s resulted in increased interest in improved agriculture. Landlords, anxious to keep rents up were keen to encourage ‘improvement’ and attract like-minded tenants.
One result of this was the setting up of farmers’ clubs and agricultural societies.
Website:
Gargunnock Farmers Show
Facebook page:
Gargunnock Farmers Club
GVC After School Club
After School Club runs Monday to Thursday, 3:15pm – 5:15pm.
You can book a regular slot and also ad-hoc when needed.
If you have specific days you need you can let us know any time. When booking in advance you can email
schoolclubs@gargunnockvillagechildcare.org
Last-minute bookings can be made by contacting Helen Hansom 07894 051390.
Cost is £9 for the first child and £6 for siblings.
Contact Email:
schoolclubs@gargunnockvillagechildcare.org
GVC Before School Club
Before School Club runs Monday to Friday, 8am – 9am
You can book a regular slot and also ad-hoc when needed.
If you have specific days you need you can let us know any time. When booking in advance you can email
schoolclubs@gargunnockvillagechildcare.org
Last-minute bookings can be made by contacting Helen Hansom 07894 051390.
Cost is £4.50 per child.
Contact Email:
schoolclubs@gargunnockvillagechildcare.org
GVC Playgroup
Playgroup sessions run during school term time in the Community Centre.
Mondays and Thursdays 9:30am – 11:30am.
For children aged 2 years and above – you can drop and go!
Snacks and drinks provided.
Cost is £11 per child
Contact Email:
playgroup@gargunnockvillagechildcare.org
GVC Toddlers
Toddlers’ sessions run throughout the year in the Community Centre.
Tuesday 10am – 11:30am and Friday 9:30am – 11:30am.
For children 0-5 years old.
Snacks and hot drinks provided.
Cost is £3 per child.
The group is a great opportunity for kids to play and parents to meet and chat – everyone is very welcome.
Contact Email:
toddlers@gargunnockvillagechildcare.org
Kirk Welcome Team
The Gargunnock Kirk Welcome Team was formed in 2017. We aim to develop the interactions between the Kirk, the wider parish, and the village. Over the last few years, we have installed a bench, a notice board, and planters at the Kirk. We offer graveyard tours and do an annual graveyard clear-up. We also organise the popular autumn charity talks. We are always happy for new volunteers, either connected with the village or the Kirk.
Contact Email:
Helen Rowell
bobbsymary@gmail.com
Telephone: 01786 860630
MOVE It Fitness and Personal Training
ALL fitness levels are welcome as every move can be modified to suit YOU. The classes will be mixture of circuits, cardio and core, and strength work.
Classes are online or outdoor or at the Gargunnock Community Centre and Gargunnock Primary School.
Contact Lois for more details:
lois@moveitfitness.net
https://www.moveitfitness.net/
Telephone: 07764 218813
Paths Group
The Paths Group was set up under the auspices of the Community Trust with a remit to maintain and develop paths and trails around Gargunnock and improve linkages with adjoining villages and Stirling.
Members of the Group do not have to be Gargunnock Trustees and previous work has involved a large group of resident volunteers. This includes the development of the Glebe Park path and improving the Beeches Walk and Charlies Loan, as well as commissioning work on the Hill Trail.
A major ongoing project is the creation of an Active Travel Route between Gargunnock and Stirling where the Trust is working with Stirling Council.
Contact Email:
geoff_peart@hotmail.com
Pond Group
The Pond Group is a sub-group of the Gargunnock Community Trust. It was set up to develop a wildlife pond area within the Glebe Park, Gargunnock.
We now have two lined ponds and one unlined one, along with a bog garden and dipping platform.
Requests for volunteers to help with such activities are posted on the village Facebook page.
Contact Emails:
Dave Penman
davidpenman59@gmail.com
or
Barbara Linklater
blinklater@btinternet.com
Sewing Classes
Sewing classes with Fiona James for all abilities and ages.
Begin with learning how to use a sewing machine, then get creative with small craft projects.
Improve your skills with dressmaking and be inspired to make your own wardrobe or soft furnishings.
Classes also available for children 10+ years.
Sewing machines are available upon request, and 1-on-1 sessions can also be booked.
Sewing is a wonderful, relaxing mindfulness project filled with creativity!
Contact Email:
Fiona James
fionajames98@gmail.com
Songsters
Gargunnock Songsters, established 25 years ago, currently has 40 keen singers, led by our Musical Director Elaine Finlay.
We hold Christmas and Spring concerts, and can also perform for village and community groups.
We rehearse in the Community Centre on Wednesday evenings.
Contact Email:
Irene Stewart (Secretary)
gargunnocksongsters@gmail.com
SWI / Rural
Nestled in the heart of our beautiful village, the Gargunnock SWI is a vibrant and friendly group of women who come together to share skills, enjoy inspiring talks, and build lasting friendships. Whether you’re a long-time resident or new to the area, we’d love to welcome you into our community.
We meet on the third Tuesday of every month from September to May at 7:30pm in the Gargunnock Community Centre. Each meeting features a guest speaker or demonstrator, covering everything from crafts and cooking to hobbies and local history.
Members are also invited to take part in light-hearted competitions and seasonal celebrations.
Contact Email: gargunnockswi@gmail.com
Tai Chi
Meetings are held in the Community Centre on Thursdays at 2 p.m. from June to August.
Led by Anne our trained teacher, all are welcome to join the group. Exercises involve a series of slow, gentle movements and postures, combined with controlled breathing and focused attention which can be carried out standing or seated.
The movements help to improve balance, mobility and strength.
Each session has refreshments and time for a chat. There is a weekly charge to cover the cost of the room hire and teacher.
Contact Email:
Rowena Barnet
rowbarnet@gmx.co.uk
Walking Group
The Gargunnock Walking Group is a small informal walking group which meets twice a month throughout the year.
Walks are usually about 5-7 miles in length over variable terrain on tracks and paths. There may be some ascent required, but not usually arduous.
We may travel for up to an hour or so to seek out scenic and interesting walks.
Members are expected to be self-sufficient during walks and capable of dealing with the terrain. We do not expect members to bring dogs because we may be walking in the vicinity of cattle. Lunch is usually taken after a walk.
Contact Email:
Edmond Mansion
edmond.mansion@btinternet.com
Telephone: 07831 312214
Yoga
Craig is an expert in tension releasing movement and mindfulness. He has over 30 years yoga experience and trained with two of the worlds leading teachers, he has also studied yoga forms extensively across India. Each class is a unique, blend of; mindful movement, strength/mobility practice and mental calming. Expect to leave the class moving and feeling a lot better! Two classes run weekly on Monday evenings from 1830 and suit all; ages and body shapes , if you’re tight or even have pain/injury, the therapeutic approach given in this class will help. Contact Craig to try a class or two out and judge for yourself…
Yoga with Craig Website:
https://www.yogawithcraig.com/
Contact Email: mail@yogawithcraig.com
Telephone: 07502 354125
